Can different types/sizes of rabbits live together?

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ziggyandme

Mama Doe

• Jan 27, 2013

• #1

Hi everyone, :wave:
I have a fantastic 10 month year old mini-lop, Ziggy, who has been neutered, and so over the next couple of months I will be looking to get him a girlfriend (yay!)
I would love some advice from people who have experienced different breeds being bonded, and to know if size is an issue. What, for example, about breeds such as French Lops, Nethies, Rexes, Dutch bunnies ect? Also, space, money and time isn't an issue.
I am very open to ideas about breeds and suggestions and thank you in advance, Ella (and Zig!)

 

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molly35

Mama Doe

• Jan 27, 2013

• #2

I have a range of bunnies who live together smallest being a lionhead biggest a conti.

 

piggiepoo

Warren Scout

• Jan 27, 2013

• #3

I have a large dwarf lop that lives with a little nethie no problems, they are not related dwarf lop was about 2 when introduced to 4mth old nethie :wave:

 

RedFraggle

Warren Veteran

• Jan 27, 2013

• #4

I think personailities are more important. I'd suggest getting in touch with a rescue and discussing your rabbits personality and asking them which buns of a similar age would be a good match. You can take Ziggy for some bunny dates and let him decide who he likes.

 

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ZakuraRabbit

Mama Doe

• Jan 27, 2013

• #5

I have two rex brothers living with a nethie/lop mix female.
Rabbits aren't racists, they don't care if their companion is of a different color, size or shape so long as its a rabbit.

 

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ziggyandme

Mama Doe

• Jan 27, 2013

• #6

Thank you all for your replies, some great information. I was surprised with the range of bunnies people keep together - would I be able to have a large rabbit with Zig? Ie. A conti? xxxxx

 

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molly35

Mama Doe

• Jan 27, 2013

• #7

ziggyandme said:

Thank you all for your replies, some great information. I was surprised with the range of bunnies people keep together - would I be able to have a large rabbit with Zig? Ie. A conti? xxxxx

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If they get on there is no reason why not. Contis do need a lot of space though so unless you already have one (if outdoors) you will need a shed/run set up.

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Jan 27, 2013

• #8

Yes, just fine. I have 2 rather large Lop ladies who live with an 800g Netherland Dwarf :lol:

 

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ziggyandme

Mama Doe

• Jan 28, 2013

• #9

Thank you everyone, I feel much more confident now

 

bunnyconvert

Warren Scout

• Jan 28, 2013

• #10

I'd talk to a few rescues. When we were looking for a wife for our large Californinan rex I didn't even think about breeds. I discussed his temprement, the set up they would have, what our family is like and how we use the garden i.e the wifey would need to be confident around noisy kids and cats. We were bonded with a tiny little fluff ball no bigger than a Guinea pig! I was worried for her because of the size difference but they were the most successful and fastest bond the rescue has ever done!

Good luck